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The Silent Trap: How Group Companies Unknowingly Breach Sections 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Step-loans can unintentionally violate Section 185 by creating indirect loans to directors. Companies often overlook how layered t...

April 13, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

What does section 185 of the Companies Act 2013 says?

Company Law : Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 goes beyond just regulating loans to directors—it encompasses a broader spectrum of transacti...

July 7, 2025 2220 Views 1 comment Print

Section 185 Companies Act 2013: Prohibitions on Loans to Directors & Others

Company Law : "Learn about the prohibitions and restrictions under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding loans to directors, relativ...

July 24, 2023 17931 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Section 185 of Companies Act 2013: A Comprehensive Overview

Company Law : Among the provisions outlined in the act, Section 185 has garnered substantial attention due to its impact on loans and advances t...

June 24, 2023 8991 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013: Exemptions and Examples

Company Law : Explore Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, its exemptions, and practical examples. Learn when Section 185 is not applicable, ...

June 12, 2023 53535 Views 1 comment Print


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ITAT Quashes Section 263 Revision Because PCIT Raised New Issues Beyond SCN

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the PCIT exceeded jurisdiction by introducing issues not mentioned in the Section 263 show-cause notice. The ...

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ITAT Delhi Deletes IDS Addition as Income Was Taxed in Wrong Assessment Year

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that undisclosed income declared under IDS-2016 but unpaid within prescribed time must be taxed in the year of...

May 12, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Payment Under IDS Makes U/s 271AAC Penalty Inevitable

Income Tax : The dispute concerned cancellation of IDS benefits due to non-payment. The Tribunal held that once IDS lapses, undisclosed income ...

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Tribunal Deletes ₹10.84 Cr Addition: Proper Sale Proceeds Ignored, Verified Loans Misread

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai deleted Rs. 10.84 crore addition made under Section 68, ruling that the assessee had properly documented loans and...

November 19, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Based on IDS Disclosure Invalid: Bombay HC Slams Revenue for “Abuse of Power”

Corporate Law : Bombay High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated using data from a valid IDS declaration, holding that once accepted u...

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Loans & advances to employees – Applicability of Section 185 / 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that loans and/or advances made by the companies to their employees, other ...

March 10, 2015 111409 Views 0 comment Print


Loan to Directors| Section 185 Provisions | Companies Act, 2013

September 10, 2020 3333 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Provision:- Section No. 185: 1. No company shall, directly or indirectly, give advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debts to or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by- Any director of company or of a company which is its holding company or any […]

Provisions of Loan from Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 14, 2020 365502 Views 6 comments Print

Before jumping into the main discussion, let us have a look into the important term as under: Loans is not defined anywhere in the Companies Act, 2013. However, in normal parlance, any transaction in which money is given with the intention to be returned either with or without interest is termed as loan. Deposits include […]

Loan to Director under Companies Act, 2013

July 27, 2020 8763 Views 0 comment Print

Loan to Directors under Companies Act, 2013 1. Section 185(1) Prohibition No company shall give, advance any loan, including any book debts to, or provide any security or give  any guarantee in connection with any loan taken by- a. any director of company, or of a company which is its holding Company or any partner […]

Section 185 – Loan to Directors- An Overview

July 17, 2020 6708 Views 0 comment Print

♦ Purpose of the provisions of Section 185:  To address the difficulties being faced in genuine transactions due to the complete embargo on providing loans to subsidiaries with common directors, the companies are permitted to give loans to entities in which directors are interested after passing special resolution and adhering to disclosure requirements. This would […]

Loan to Directors by Companies – Section 185

June 29, 2020 14124 Views 1 comment Print

Loan to Directors, etc. Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013, explains the provisions related to loans or advances to directors or any security provided in connection with any loan taken by him or his relative either directly or indirectly by the company and also the punishment for contravention of the provisions of this section. The […]

Summary of section 185 of Companies Act, 2013: Loan to Directors

May 31, 2020 4446 Views 0 comment Print

The summary of the provision related to Loan to Directors as per section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 is given below: A. Compliance required: Section 185(1) 185(2) Facility Provide Loan, Give Guarantee or Provide Security Provide Loan, Give Guarantee or Provide Security Lender Any Other Company Any Other Company Borrower a) Its director b) […]

Section 185- Loan, Guarantee & Security to Director & related parties

May 31, 2020 4650 Views 4 comments Print

1. Objective of Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013:- In order to prevent Directors and their related persons to derive out the funds of the company by way of presenting loan with an intention to not to repay such amount subsequently. Hence that loan becomes non performing asset for the company. 2. Legal Provisions of […]

Loan to Directors | Companies Act 2013 | Section 185

May 8, 2020 6720 Views 1 comment Print

Under Companies Act 2013, Section 185 explains provision related to Loan to directors. Section 185(1) No company shall, directly or indirectly, advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debt to, or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by Section 185(2) Section 185(2)– A company may […]

LOAN TO DIRECTORS | Provisions | Section 185 | Companies Act 2013

April 21, 2020 5955 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: -Section 185 of CA, 2013 was notified on September 12, 2013 and came into force on the same date replacing the old section 295 of the Companies Act, 1956 which provides for loans to directors. -With the recommendation of the Company Law Committee (CLC) the said section got substituted via Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 […]

Can a company give loan to director?

April 7, 2020 108717 Views 7 comments Print

This is a question which is always in the mind of business owners. Whether there is any violation if my Company give loan to the director. Is there any penalty? Let me give you a detailed informed to solve your problem Can a company give loan to a director? Company (Private & Public whether small, […]

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